Former Cincinnati Reds player and manager and current Washington Nationals television analyst Ray Knight has been charged with assault following an incident at his northern Virginia home, according to multiple reports.

Ray Knight, 64, was arrested after a fight with a 33-year-old male acquaintance that sent him and the man to the hospital with injuries, including what Knight said was a bite to his hand that required stitches.

Police responded to the residence in the 7500 block of Ashby Lane in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County about 4 a.m. for a reported fight, police said. Both men had visible injuries, and Knight was charged with misdemeanor assault and battery, police said. The other man was not charged.

Knight, whose full name is Charles Ray Knight, said the fight occurred after four people arrived at the house he rents, including the 33-year-old man, whom he declined to identify. Knight said he was asleep but awoke and got into an argument with the man that quickly escalated to blows. Knight and police declined to say what sparked the argument.

“Two grown men were acting like immature men,” Knight said. “I hate that it transpired. I hope it gets worked out in a fair and equitable way.”

Knight then apologized for the publicity the incident had caused and said it did not reflect upon his character. Knight said the altercation was the first time he had been arrested.

Knight most recently served as a pre- and postgame host for MASN’s Nationals coverage.

MASN declined to comment on Knight’s arrest or whether he would remain an on-air personality. Knight said he had yet to speak with people at MASN about the incident.

His next scheduled court date is Jan. 8.

Knight was drafted by the Reds in 1970 and played for the team in 1974 and from 1977 to 1981. He replaced Pete Rose at third base in 1979 when Rose left for the Philadelphia Phillies.

He managed the team in 1996 and part of 1997, and then again for one game in 2003.